Track A: Students who wish to follow a
traditional M.A. program with the intention of proceeding toward further study
on the Ph.D. level. Its flexibility allows students to design a curriculum that
includes studies in literature, linguistics, or cultural studies in one of the
Romance languages or in a combination of two Romance languages. This track gives
the students a choice of writing a Masterís Thesis or passing a Comprehensive
Examination to qualify for the degree.

Track B:. Students who have completed the
provisional requirements to teach languages in secondary schools, and are
required by state regulations to complete a Master degree. The new track for
secondary school teachers is specifically designed for those students who have
completed the Teacher Preparation Program in Foreign Languages at the
undergraduate level. It allows secondary school teachers to further concentrate
in language and cultural studies in one of the Romance languages or in a
combination of two Romance language through additional study in the language(s)
they teach. It also engages students in a research project that is relevant to
their profession. This project is academically equivalent to the M.A. Thesis in
Track A.

All courses will be offered no earlier than 5:00
P.M. to meet the time constraints of secondary school teachers.

Track A:
Specialization in Literature and Culture

This track is designed for students who wish to
proceed subsequently toward a Ph.D. program in language, literature, arts,
thought, and culture. Emphasis is the study of literature, language and
linguistics, and culture.

Degree Requirements:

The M.A. requires a specialization in French, in
Italian, or in a combination of two Romance Languages (French, Italian,
Spanish). It requires at least ten three-credit courses (eight courses for
students who opt to write a Thesis) to be completed with a grade average of B or
better, for a total of 30 credits.

The following courses are required:

French:

FRN 501 Contemporary Culture and
Civilization (3 credits)

FRN 507 Advanced French Composition: (3
credits)

Eight additional courses (six for students
who opt for a MA Thesis) chosen in consultation with the advisor to
formulate an area of specialization: These courses may include three courses
in related disciplines (18-24 credits)

Master Thesis (optional) (6 credits)

Total credits:30

Italian:

ITL 501 Contemporary Italian Culture and
Civilization (3 credits)

ITL 508 Advanced Italian Composition (3
credits)

One of the following courses: ITL 507, 511,
512, 513 (3 credits)

Seven additional courses (five for students
who opt for a MA Thesis) chosen in consultation with an advisor to formulate
an area of specialization. These courses may include three courses in
related disciplines. (15-21 credits)

Master Thesis (optional): (6 credits)

Total credits: 30

Romance Languages:(e.g. French and Italian, French and
Spanish, Italian and Spanish)

Seven additional courses in two Romance
languages (five for students who opt for the MA

Thesis) to formulate a major and a minor.
These courses are to be chosen in consultations with the advisors and
approved by the respective programs to formulate an area of specialization:
These courses may include three courses in related disciplines (15-21
credits)

Master Thesis (optional): (6 credits)

Total credits: 30

Language Requirement:

Competence at the intermediate level in a
language other than the language of specialization, preferably in a second
modern Romance language or Latin. Students opting for a combination of two
Romance languages will automatically satisfy this requirement This requirement
may be fulfilled through a departmental examination or a suitable language
course designed for graduate students.

M. A. Examination or M. A.
Thesis (students will choose either option A or B)

A. ó M.A. Thesis:
Students write a Masterís Thesis under the supervision of a faculty advisor,
along with a second faculty member in his/her major program and a third faculty
member in a related field. Upon completion of the thesis, the student prepares a
formal presentation of the thesis.

B. ó M. A. Examination:
Students who opt not to write a Master Thesis must complete a four-hour written
examination and a one-hour oral examination. The examination is based on a
comprehensive reading list in the studentís area of specialization. Three
faculty members will serve as examiners.

Track B:
Specialization in Pedagogy for Secondary School Teachers

Goals: The M.A. in Pedagogy for Secondary School
Teachers is designed to meet the needs of students who have already received
provisional licensing in French, Italian and/or Spanish, but need to fulfill the
state requirement to obtain a Master's degree in order to be granted
professional
certification. The aims of this degree are the following.

to provide substantive preparation in the
target language, literature and culture

to introduce research tools which enable
teachers to create original curriculum material

to provide mentorship through close contact
with a faculty advisor

A cornerstone of the program is faculty
mentorship. Upon completing 12 hours of graduate work, each student designs a
course of study with a faculty member. Upon completing all course work the
student develops an independent research topic relevant to the issue of teaching
a second language at the secondary school level. The faculty advisor serves as
supervisor of the project.

Degree Requirements:

The M.A. in Romance Languages for Secondary
School Teachers consists of a total of 30 credits. Students will take three core
courses (9 credits) and 7 courses (21 credits) in their target language(s).

Students must maintain a B average, and receive
at least a B in their language courses (FRN 507, ITL 508, SPN 515).

Core Courses (9 credits):

FLA 540 Language Acquisition for Secondary
School Teachers or or FLA 507, Research in Foreign Language Pedagogy. These courses will address specific needs related to teaching
a foreign language in a secondary school by emphasizing practical
application in language pedagogy. (3 credits)

Course of Study for Areas of
Specialization are available for the following languages (21 credits):

French

Italian

Romance Languages

1. French

Courses:

FRN 501 Modern French Culture (3 credits)

FRN 502 History of French Civilization (3
credits)

FRN 507 Syntax and Composition (3 credits)

FRN 510 Phonetics (3 credits)

One course in literature in French (3
credits)

Two elective courses relevant to the program
chosen in consultation with the advisor (6 credits)

Total Credits: 21

2. Italian

Courses:

ITL 501 Modern Italian Culture (3 credits)

ITL 502 Italian Cinema (3 credits)

ITL 508 Syntax and Composition (3 credits)

One of the following courses: ITL 507, 511,
512, 513 (3 credits)

One course in literature in Italian (3
credits)

Two elective courses relevant to the program
chosen in consultation with the advisor (6 credits)

Total Credits: 21

3. Romance Languages

Students may choose two of the three Romance
Languages taught at Stony Brook, with one as major (French or Italian) and one as minor.
Configuration of courses will be developed on an individual basis according to
the student's needs. Here is a sample of courses:

Two elective courses relevant to the program
chosen in consultation with the advisor (6 credits)

Total credits: 21

Note: Culture and linguistics courses could be
substituted with permission of the department if not available when they are
needed.

Language Requirement:

Competence in a language other than the language
of specialization, preferably in a second modern Romance language or Latin.
Competence will be determined by departmental examination, or by completing
specific graduate courses approved by the department. Students opting for a
combination of two Romance languages will automatically satisfy this
requirement. For non-native English language speakers, fluency in English is
required.

Research Project:

Students must complete a Research Project under
the supervision of a faculty advisor and subject to approval by a second faculty
member in his/her major program and by a third faculty member in a related
field. Upon completion, the student prepares a formal presentation of his/her
research.

Applicants must have an
undergraduate degree in French or Italian. Students without a degree must
show a level of language proficiency equivalent to the degree